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Dozens of the cutest canine hockey players will compete during the 2025 Stanley Cup between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.
State of play: The "Stanley Pup" is a friendly competition featuring adoptable rescue dogs.
Zoom in: Representing the Flyers is 8-week-old Travis K9ecny, a feist/lab mix weighing in at a respectable 8.4 pounds.
How it works: During the 90-minute special, the pups will play a canine version of hockey on synthetic ice.
See the full list of pups